Overview
NITRO WWTP serves approximately 15,600 residents in Nitro, West Virginia. The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, with NPDES permits governing its discharge into the Kanawha River watershed.
NITRO WWTP is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Nitro, Putnam County, West Virginia, serving a population of about 15,600. The plant is part of the region's infrastructure managed under the US Clean Water Act, which requires NPDES permits for all discharges to surface waters. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is expected to provide at least secondary treatment under federal regulations. The specific treatment processes and capacity details are not publicly available, but the facility must comply with effluent limits set by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. The plant discharges into the Kanawha River, a major tributary of the Ohio River, which ultimately flows into the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. The Kanawha River supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Kanawha River, which flows through West Virginia before joining the Ohio River. This river system supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. The watershed is influenced by both urban runoff and industrial activities, making proper wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
NITRO WWTP is located in Nitro, Putnam County, West Virginia, United States.
The plant serves approximately 15,600 residents in the Nitro area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Kanawha River, which flows into the Ohio River and ultimately the Mississippi River and Gulf of Mexico.
The plant operates under the US Clean Water Act, requiring an NPDES permit issued by the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Under the Clean Water Act, municipal plants of this size are typically required to provide at least secondary treatment to meet effluent limits for BOD and TSS.
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